VIA – M. JACKSONVILLE Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories By Matt Soergel Daytona Beach’s Bill Hixon came to Neptune Beach in the spring of 1964 with 25 surfboards inside a panel truck. He leased a spot on First Street next to Red and … Continue reading Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories
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High Surf Warning N. Shores Maui, Molokai #SurfReport
VIA – MAUI NOW High Surf Warning N. Shores Maui, Molokai January 30th, 2012 · Posted by Wendy Osher A High Surf Warning is in effect for the north facing shores of Maui and Molokai until 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Forecasters from the National Weather Service say a very large northwest … Continue reading High Surf Warning N. Shores Maui, Molokai #SurfReport
Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego
VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego An eclectic crew of surfing legends, shapers, and historians from Coronado and Southern California attended the weekend reception for the show, which continues through March. By Serge Dedina 5:45 am Coronado surfing historian John Elwell with the Simmons surfboards from his … Continue reading Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego
Mischaracterization of surfers
VIA – VC STAR Mischaracterization of surfers Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:28 a.m. Re: Colleen Cason’s Jan. 29 column, “Surfs up in senate constest”: As a lawyer, environmental activist and lifelong surfer who grew up in Santa Barbara during the historic Unocal oil spill, I was both offended and shocked by … Continue reading Mischaracterization of surfers
No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast
VIA – COURIER MAIL AU No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast Johnston, Maroochy Journal From: Quest Newspapers January 30, 2012 12:00AM WARNING: Sunshine Coast surfers are worried about the increase in surf rage. Picture: Adam Head Source: The Courier-Mail Calm down! That’s the message from Coast surfing identities who want to … Continue reading No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast
Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach
VIA – CBS LA Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach MANHATTAN BEACH (CBS) — Somali pirates are threatening to kill a surfing journalist from Manhattan Beach if Navy SEALs attempt to rescue him. Michael Scott Moore, who is researching for a book on piracy, was abducted 10 days ago by at least … Continue reading Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach
World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities"
VIA – TMZ World Record Big Wave Surfer – I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities He already holds the world record for surfing the biggest wave on the planet at 90 feet (below) — but pro surfer Garrett McNamara still thinks he can shatter it … with his incredible customized oxygen-enhanced wetsuit. Garrett … Continue reading World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities"
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VIA – EXAMINER Shark attack in St. Pete Sara Schumacher , St. Petersburg Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner October 12, 2011 A local 19-year old woman was swimming behind her home in the waters of Boca Ciega Bay when a shark grabbed her. Swimming only 10-12 yards from her own backyard dock she was attacked by a … Continue reading Shark attack in St. Pete, Florida